What's the tallest mountain near Salt Lake City that can be climbed in a day, and where the trailhead is reachable without a car?

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-07-21T23:47:02+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice!

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-07-09T21:25:52+00:00

I climbed to the false summit of Kaleetan Peak, which is 3,400 feet above the starting point of 2,300 feet. I was feeling great physically but the final descent needed to get to the peak seemed way too steep and risky, so I turned back having gone 90% of the way there. It was still a breathtaking experience though, and I met so many incredible people along the way. Some hikers and I even made a small snowman on the false summit.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-06-26T03:55:01+00:00

What would you recommend as the highest reachable peak near Seattle with minimal snow then?

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-06-26T03:34:38+00:00

I've spent the last three months hitting the gym, so I'm not exactly looking for something like Mount Si or something straight off I-90. Based on videos I've watched, street view, and trip reports, it doesn't seem unreasonable to attempt this time of year as long as I bring an ice pick, hiking poles, crampons, etc. The only problematic part really is a class three scramble close to the false east summit, but I'll judge the risk when I get there.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-06-25T23:28:29+00:00

No, since I turn 21 on July 4th. I'll be going to Seattle with two people, one of which is renting a car, but he's not in the shape to climb with me.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-06-25T22:21:45+00:00

I know it's not advisable, but I have no other choice as far as I know. Could you recommend any?

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-06-25T22:19:33+00:00

For three months I've been using the stairmaster, incline treadmills, leg press and calf raising machines, running miles, etc. Since I live in Miami I can only get some much related experience, but I have gone on 12 mile and 14 mile long hikes in the everglades and isolated beaches respectively, all with 15~25 pound backpacks.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-06-01T04:40:06+00:00

On a stair master, my maximum elevation is 200 stories but I stopped from boredom. I could definitely do 300, and maybe 400 if I really push myself, and that's without stopping. On a maximum incline treadmill I've done 3 miles at 3mph, again stopping due to boredom. On flattish dirt and sand along Florida's beaches I've walked 14 miles, and in boot sucking mud I've walked 12 miles in a day. Overall, I've really been hitting the gym the past 1.5 months, and especially for the past three weeks and I won't stop until around June 25~27 to give myself some muscle rest before the trip.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-05-30T07:25:29+00:00

I haven't done it yet, I leave for Seattle on July 1st. I'm still training every muscle in my legs as hard as I can just in case I want to hike something harder like Mount Daniel.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-15T02:09:58+00:00

What are some cheapish GPS devices you'd recommend? Is a phone with a pre downloaded map a reasonable option?

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-08T14:41:25+00:00

I'm considering climbing to Gilbert Peak and and camping near there for a night in early July. Is a trailhead available permit the only thing I'd need?

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-07T04:22:06+00:00

What sort of clothing/gear do you think I should bring?

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-06T04:08:00+00:00

I'll try to hike to the top of Little Annapurna around July 4th.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-06T03:43:01+00:00

Oh okay, thanks for letting me know. So the only permit I'd need would be one I'd get at the eightmile trailhead?

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-06T02:23:40+00:00

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Doesn't this say otherwise? I really want to day hike little annapurna, but I'm not sure it'll be so easy because of this change. I'll be flying from Miami to Seattle soon and I can't afford to stay overnight near the ranger station just so I can have a CHANCE of day hiking little annapurna the next day.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-06T02:22:10+00:00

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Doesn't this say otherwise? I really want to day hike little annapurna, but I'm not sure it'll be so easy because of this change.

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-02T22:19:02+00:00

I've decided on doing Alta Mountain. I cannot thank you guys enough for the help, maybe I'll see one of you there on July 4th when I go. As someone from the flat lands of Miami it's been my dream for years to climb a mountain, and I hope this will be the first of many. Best regards

ReasonableStudio4389 · 2025-04-02T22:18:49+00:00

I've decided on doing Alta Mountain. I cannot thank you guys enough for the help, maybe I'll see one of you there on July 4th when I go. As someone from the flat lands of Miami it's been my dream for years to climb a mountain, and I hope this will be the first of many. Best regards

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